Friday, August 29, 2008

rainy saturday

Rainy day here in the DOVA. Just wanted to say hello. Brynn and I just got done finishing lunch. We had fried potatoes and a yummy tomatoe, cucumber, and pepper salad w/ a splash of balsamic and olive oil. College football is starting soon. GO VOLS!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Hard to Believe...

It's hard to believe we have made it through 10 weeks of pre-service training...it's amazing to realize how much we have learned and also how much we have experienced in such a short time. Last night, we had a farewell party with our host families. Each village presented a song, dance, or skit in thanks to how much our families have done for us. We also prepared American food including: chocolate chip cookies, salsa and chips, peach crisp, pizza, pigs in a blanket, etc. It was wonderful!! And I think most of the Moldovans enjoyed the food...except for anything that was spicy!
Tomorrow, Caleb and I have our final language test and some wrap up sessions with peace corps. Tuesday we move out of our host family homes and Wednesday we swear in and move to our new site! Please pray for us as we make this transition. We miss you all.
- Brynn

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Buna seara! Good evening!

Can't believe in two days we will have been away from home for 2 months. It has been crazy! We have learned so much in such a short amount of time. Caleb and I have two more days of practice school and then we are finished. Next week is a wrap up week for training and then we officially swear in on August 20th. Please continue to keep us in your prayers- for strength and endurance!
Practice school has been very interesting. I have been teaching in Romanian with a partner teacher. Of course I have been reading from note cards, but also trying to use some of my improv skills, which is difficult because I am not really sure if what I am saying is correct or if they understand me! It's hard to hold discussions or respond to what the kids say. Nonetheless, it has been fun! The students here are so different from at home, they are all very timid and shy. It takes awhile for them to loosen up and participate. I believe the idea of "interactive" teaching is very foreign to them. But once they do open up, it is amazing and they have so many great ideas and thoughts!
Miss you all! Hope all is well. - Brynn